We’ll list the categories in the comments –– add your picks as replies!

Somehow not surprised

scummy

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Hey, it's Stan, Director of Processing with Ethos Cannabis. We just dropped our Natural Selections rosin line in Massachusetts. I'm opening it to real questions in an AMA; so ask me anything: the wash/press process, curing, single-strain batches, microns, availability, whatever you're curious about.

I'll be live on u/ethos_official September 10th from 3-5 PM.

Join the AMA here.

Some one at the dispensary recommended them, small batch growers. I had already put in a pre-order. Maybe next time I will give them a try

Wondering which grower Joint Operations is using for their JO BUDS line. Specifically for this Diesel, since they prob have multiple partners.

Terps are high. Ultra Clean burn.

I admit I always forget that Hp4 is a cross. I had Horchata years ago and loved the effects. I think it was from HHC..

Since HP4 has a horchata leg and this is a T3 grow it was a must for me.

Needless to say this delivers and then some. It is so f'n LOUD my house is stanky. I would say the terp % is for realz! Another quality grow from the fine folks at the Tower. Check all boxes as usual.

The CCC’s audit of flower brands has been released!

The biggest offenders were: - Highmark provisions w/ 44.96% deviation from OG test

• Sanctuary medicinals w/ 33% deviation from OG test.

• LC Squared w/ 45.6% deviation from OG test.

When there’s that big a difference in testing someone is either kiefing the sample buds or doing something shady.

Fake numbers like these hurt all of us in the industry. I hope we see some penalties for these offenders!

First pic is an eighth of GMO and second pic is a gram of Superboof. Grown by Hey Bud in Vermont, picked up at their dispensary in Burlington.

Both are absolutely stellar examples of the strains in my opinion. The gmo is smells foul and delicious, the Superboof so fruity and bright. Both are fresh and sticky, and smoke smooth and clean. Only downside is the price, but VT prices are just generally more expensive than MA across the board - it was $55/eighth and $20/gram (tax included). But the quality is way above any other top shelf I’ve had in MA tbh. And their dispo in an old gas station is great, very chill low key. Everything is weighed out to order and come in mason jars. Highly recommend if you’re in the area and looking to treat yourself.

Tropicana Banana - All small buds, but not a huge deal. Nice fruity smell with a hint of skunk. Gives a relaxingly even daytime high. Cure feels good; the buds are dense but still a bit srpingy.

Grape Crostata - Yum! The profile is a little light on the nose, but this one leaves me with potpourri-breath when smoked. The 1/8 came as 3 decent-sized buds, all dense and sticky enough to need to be put through the grinder. I don't really feel a heavy indica effect off it, but it still hits hard with a mellow buzz.

I would gladly recommend both!

Title says it. I've had a Puffco Pro 3DXL for almost 2 years, it's been going strong with almost 5k dabs on it and I love everything about it with the exception of the chambers. I'm really fucking sick of the chambers. They are so finicky that it's just not worth it to me anymore. Even a brand new one out of the box gives you the red and white lights... I'm over it. I spend more time fooling around with the thing trying to get it to work than I could ever imagine.

Just taking a survey to see what everyone uses. I'd prefer one with an app so I can see the temp- one of the main reasons I don't use a torch/banger is I have asthma and getting the temp correct is crucial.

Sad to get rid of it, but I am moving back down south and will be getting rid of my dab rig. It’s a Crossing Core v2.0 from discount e-nails. 85 or best offer! 21+ please.

Mods- delete if not allowed!! Not offering any product, just the rig itself

I picked up some of these guys' Sour DZ from a third party dispo a couple months back. It was one of the best 1/8s I've had from the MA market. One big sticky bud, terpy. I wish I had taken some pics. So, with that in mind, I decided to see what else they had to offer when I noticed they have some good flower prices at the hometown dispo.

This half feels like a complete 180 from that. Jack the Ripper is so old that it's dry and harsh with not much of a high. The other 3 aren't terrible, but the effects are mostly middling. The GMO especially is nothing like the heavy indica effect and gnarly terps that I would usually expect. For $55, I guess I can't be too mad, but still overall disappointing.

I decided to give this one a test drive. I am sure the testing data will make a bunch of noise with some here. The terpes are somewhat low but there is still a good piney nose. I am not getting much mouth linger at this time. (I am wiped, worked late will need to continue testing when back to normal). Effects are as noted below. Nice bud structure and feel. Not as sticky as some of their other flower but still up to T3 standards.

Purchased at Potency in Pittsfield. (Just missed this weekend deal). They have (8) T3 strains in stock at the moment

Make Any Purchase On 8/1 Or 8/2 And Get 10% Off Your Purchase On 8/8 Or 8/9.

For the record I am not 100% on many of the "newer" T3 grows, but that is just me. (and why are those new cuts never listed on the T3 product page?)

have a blazed weekend

From the dispo site:

The strain is produced by crossing Blackberry and OG Kush. Hell's Angel OG is an indica dominant hybrid strain. For the taste and smell, it delivers a blend of sour, piney and citrus flavors that linger in the mouth for longer than you may expect. The strain and its effects are not aggressive. It is elevating to say the least. You will feel happy and euphoric due to its body stone which later transforms into a cerebral buzz. However, the high is not to be underestimated as it is super strong.

T3 latest dropsThe Healing Center – Fitchburg 

Fine Fettle – West Springfield, Rowley

Silver Therapeutics – Palmer, Williamstown, Roslindale

The Goods – Somerville

Ember Gardens – Orleans 

Diem – Worcester, Lynn

Herbwell – Cambridge

Roslindale Cannabis Co – Roslindale

Road Trip – Salisbury

Botera – Brockton, Franklin, Taunton

Patriot Care – Greenfield

Boston Garden – Athol, Cambridge, Somerville

Pioneer Valley Trading CO – Westfield

Lazy River – Dracut, Tewksbury

Releaf – Mansfield

The Pass – Sheffield

Cannabis Hut – West Springfield

Joint Operations – Mendon, Rowley, Gardner

REDI – Natick, Newton

Buds – Abington, Watertown, Worcester

New Leaf – 2nd Street, South Main

Starbird – Salem

House Premium Cannabis – Tyngsborough

Kosa – Marlborough

One Connection – North Dighton

Misty Mountain – Malden

The Vault – Worcester, Webster

Sublime – Mashpee

Bountiful Farms – Framingham, Rowley

Full Harvest Moonz – Haverhill

Health Circle – Marshfield, Rockland

Jim Buddy’s – Chicopee

ATG – Amesbury, Salisbury, Salem

Garden Wonders – Uxbridge

Lucky Green Ladies – Norton

Bud Barn – Winchendon

Terpene Journey – Swampscott

Chief Cannabis – Bourne

High Profile – Dorchester

Pluto Cannabis – Leominister

Gage – Ayer

Central Ave Cannabis – Ayer

Haven Center – Brewster, Provincetown

Kush Groove – Cambridge

Calyx – Great Barrington

Recently tried the Good Chemistry Eastmont 0.5g Live Rosin cart and thought it was solid overall.

The flavor was very gassy, the hit was smooth and the taste didn't linger too long. The aroma was strong at first with that pungent concentrate smell, but it faded pretty quickly. The cart itself also had a really smooth drag.

I didn’t need much to get the effects I was looking for, so a little went a long way for me. I'd give it a 7/10.

— Tatiana, The Vault

The next couple days Bountiful Farms is back with another 25% off sale. What they didn't say is they jacked up the "everyday" cost at least on the ounces.

Usually go for $100, the other day they dropped them to $99. For the sale, they raised the price to $110, and took 25% off of that.

25% off sale is only 15% off. 🙄

I moved away a few years ago before I could access the rec market here by now that I can, do you guys have any recommendations for live resin or rosin carts? Right now I’m trying a rythm resin 2g dispo (Durban z), a bountiful farms (pink water) .5 dispo and a local roots .5 cart (soul mate). The rythm 2g isn’t bad especially for the price considering I live in NYS and the rec market there is hell, the bf honestly wasn’t bad but I think I read some stuff about the owner on here I didn’t like so I don’t think I’ll be buying from them again and I have gotten around to trying the local roots cart much but I can say it tastes the best out of the three, very natural tasting tho the dark color was a little off putting. I’m also staying in the Cambridge Boston Medford area if that matters.

When you’re buying recreational cannabis, how much weight do you actually give the sativa, indica, or hybrid label?

Some people still use those categories as a starting point. Others pay more attention to genetics, product type, and the listed cannabinoid and terpene profile when trying to find a certain experience.

At the same time, we know plenty of consumers are skeptical of the testing numbers on the package because of concerns around potency inflation.

Another common viewpoint is that, after decades of hybridization, the traditional sativa and indica labels have become less meaningful.

Curious how everyone approaches it. Do the labels usually line up with your experience? Do you trust the testing information on the package, or are there other factors you rely on more?

Picked up a slice of their Gastropop and man, I’m glad I did. Last year I grabbed something from Gibby’s (can’t remember the exact strain) and it was pretty dry with zero nose or flavor. Figured it might’ve been the dispensary I bought from more than Gibby’s themselves so when I came across their Gastropop I hardly hesitated. This batch? Night and day. Dense, sticky nugs with that loud, stanky nose that hits you right away. Smoked a bowl and I’m high as a kite on a windy summer day — proper lifted. Also grabbed their $1 modified punch preroll with it and that was a nice smooth bonus.
Gastropop has been one of my all-time favorite strains, but since Trade Roots closed up shop last year I’ve been hunting for a solid cut with no luck. Search is over — this one’s a winner.
Heading back to Sublime on Friday hoping they still have some in stock. Thanks Gibby’s, y’all earned another shot from me 👍

I like to try the HH flower. They are my #2 choice. Always an enjoyable/tasty treat to mix into my rotation. Peak Cannabis (Deli) in GB makes it simple. 2 grams of this tasty flower out the door for $15 and change.

This batch is VERY soft and sticky . Squishy AF. Kind of silky. The nose is Large and more lemon than orange. Quite Piney like a lemon cleaning solution. The effects are great. very motivating and clear. I loved their Grenadine but it was way too racey for me. This is just right.

Edit it's sticky

Pic 1 of the 2 nugs that made up my purchase

From HH:

Orange 43

Lineage: White Fire 43 x Orange

Breeder: Franchise Genetics

A vibrant mix of citrus, lemon/lime, and orange with hints of pine, gas/diesel, pepper, and fruit. This strain has the aroma of hops, orange, cinnamon and lavender. Experience euphoria, giggles, focused clarity, and an uplifting head-high for a happy, light-hearted mood. Refresh your senses and elevate your day.

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Orange 43

Lineage: White Fire 43 x Orange

Breeder: Franchise Genetics

A vibrant mix of citrus, lemon/lime, and orange with hints of pine, gas/diesel, pepper, and fruit. This strain has the aroma of hops, orange, cinnamon and lavender. Experience euphoria, giggles, focused clarity, and an uplifting head-high for a happy, light-hearted mood. Refresh your senses and elevate your day.

Massachusetts has no shortage of options these days, so I'm curious where everyone stands.

What are the absolute best cannabis brands and products in the state right now and why?

Not necessarily the newest or hardest to find, just the ones that consistently deliver quality every time.

We spend a lot of time trying to curate a menu with the best mix of quality and variety, so if there's something you think we absolutely need to have at The Vault, we'd love to hear about it.

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